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Collaborative Database Effort for Geology
Building a multi-map, multi-user GeMS database
The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) has undertaken the challenge of developing a multi-map, multi-user database model based on the single-map Geologic Map Schema (GeMS) developed by the USGS and state geological surveys. The multi-map model is intended for national use. A multi-map geodatabase will help DGGS meet the future goal of a 1:100,000-scale Alaska compilation, and provide a vehicle for other geologic surveys and agencies to organize and share their own geologic data. DGGS is seeking interested individuals to take part in discussions via teleconferences to provide input on the needs of geologic surveys and other organizations, help develop the specifications of the database model, and share ideas to help the community.
Telecons or Webex will usually be held the 2nd Monday of the month. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 16, 2020, 2pm ET.
Agenda:
- Roll call and comments
- Informal presentation by Rosemary Fasselin from Utah Geologic Survey on GeMS symbology thoughts and recent map conversion progress
- Looking for additional informal presentations!
- Symbology discussion: How to share map symbology, recording patterns in GeMS, etc.
- Next meeting date and topic, tentatively December 14, topic is basemap data sources and GeMS basemap data management
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jennifer.athey@alaska.gov, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys